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KANSAS
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US–Election 2026 Redistricting-What To Know
What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts before the 2026 elections has led to a wave of political maneuvering among state-level Republicans and Democrats. Texas Republicans were the first to take up redistricting intended to help their party win more seats. Then came Democratic-led California and Republican-led Missouri. More states could be following, including Republican-led Indiana. Redistricting typically occurs once a decade, after each census. The current mid-decade redistricting is being driven partly by the close political margins in Congress. Democrats need to gain just three seats in next year’s elections to take control of the House from Republicans.
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MINNESOTA
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US–UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed-Terrorism Law
Why prosecutors charged Luigi Mangione with terrorism and a judge said no
SUMMARY: A judge has shut down prosecutors’ attempt to use a 9/11-era New York terrorism law in their case against Luigi Mangione. If it sounded like an unusual application of a terrorism law, it wasn’t a first. Such charges have been brought in other cases that weren’t about cross-border extremism or a plot to kill masses of people. And sometimes they’ve been rejected. In Mangione’s case, a Manhattan judge said Tuesday that the state anti-terror statute doesn’t apply to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. Mangione still faces murder and other charges. He has pleaded not guilty in both state and federal cases.
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US–UnitedHealthcare-CEO Killed
New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
SUMMARY: A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him. Judge Gregory Carro ruled Tuesday that although there is no doubt that the killing was not an ordinary street crime, New York law doesn’t consider something terrorism simply because it was motivated by ideology. The ruling came as Mangione made his first court appearance in the state case since February. The 27-year-old Ivy League graduate has attracted a cult following as a stand-in for frustrations with the health insurance industry after Thompson was fatally shot in Manhattan in December.
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US–Minneapolis Shooting-Homeless Camp
More than a dozen injured in Minneapolis shootings at homeless camp and near transit station
SUMMARY: Eight people have been injured in a shooting at a homeless camp in Minneapolis, with four in critical condition. The incident happened Monday night, just hours after another shooting nearby left five injured. Police say no arrests have been made in either case. The homeless camp is located on private property and has been at the center of a legal battle between the owner and city officials. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced plans to clear the camp after the investigation. The property owner criticized the city’s response, calling for more support for those affected by the violence.
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US–Political Violence-Glance
From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violence
SUMMARY: Political violence has rocked the U.S. multiple times in recent months, culminating with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. The confluence on Tuesday of five different developments tied to recent acts of political violence underscores the trend’s prevalence in American society. Prosecutors announced charges against Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Kirk last week. Meanwhile, a New York judge reduced charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In Minnesota, voters picked a Democratic successor to a lawmaker who was assassinated at her home. And federal prosecutors are nearing the end of a trial over an alleged assassination attempt on President Donald Trump last year.
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US–Election 2025-Minnesota-What to Know
Minnesota House to return to full strength for first time since lawmaker’s assassination
SUMMARY: The Minnesota House is set to return to full strength with a power-sharing agreement after a special election filled a vacant seat. Democrat Xp Lee won the election on Tuesday with 61% of the vote. He will fill the seat that was held by state Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June. The power-sharing agreement requires both parties to collaborate because the House is tied 67-67. The Minnesota Senate also faces vacancies, with two special elections scheduled for Nov. 4. Governor Tim Walz wants to call a special session to address school security and gun violence, but bipartisan support is uncertain.
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MISSOURI
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US–Election 2026-Redistricting-Minorities
Trump redistricting push threatens minority representation. Black voters worry about its impact
SUMMARY: Republicans in Texas and Missouri have redrawn congressional districts to help their party in the 2026 midterm elections. The Republicans aren’t hiding their partisan purpose after being urged on by President Donald Trump. The GOP has manipulated how many nonwhite voters are distributed across congressional districts in the two states. That has civil rights advocates and Black voters worried Trump’s efforts will leave Black citizens without adequate representation in Congress. In Kansas City, Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district has been spliced into three districts. That raises the chances Kansas City residents will no longer have a local representative on Capitol Hill. The NAACP is suing to block new maps in Texas and Missouri.
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US–Election 2026 Redistricting-What To Know
What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts before the 2026 elections has led to a wave of political maneuvering among state-level Republicans and Democrats. Texas Republicans were the first to take up redistricting intended to help their party win more seats. Then came Democratic-led California and Republican-led Missouri. More states could be following, including Republican-led Indiana. Redistricting typically occurs once a decade, after each census. The current mid-decade redistricting is being driven partly by the close political margins in Congress. Democrats need to gain just three seats in next year’s elections to take control of the House from Republicans.
WORDS: 1112 – MOVED: 09/17/2025 6:29 a.m. CDT
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NORTH DAKOTA
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US-Obit–Marilyn Hagerty
North Dakota newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99
SUMMARY: Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died. She was 99. Hagerty died Tuesday in Grand Forks. The journalist of more than 70 years wrote a review in 2012 of the newly opened Olive Garden. Her critique drew national media fascination and even attention from celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who defended Hagerty from online critics. Hagerty told an oral historian that the response to her review was unbelievable, from emails and phone calls to TV interviews and a tour of New York.
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OKLAHOMA
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US–Election Misinformation-Oklahoma Schools
Oklahoma court stops social studies standards with 2020 election misinformation from taking effect
SUMMARY: The Oklahoma Supreme Court is putting on hold proposed new social studies standards for K-12 public school students that include conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The state’s high court issued a temporary stay on Monday while a lawsuit challenging the new standards is being litigated. The court’s order directs the State Department of Education to keep the previous social studies standards in place while the case is being decided. At the direction of state Superintendent Ryan Walters, the standards were revised to include language about the 2020 election and that the source of the COVID-19 virus was a Chinese lab.
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SPORTS
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KANSAS
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BBO–Mariners-Royals
Raleigh’s 2 homers ties Griffey’s club record, Canzone belts 3 homers as Seattle wins 10th straight
SUMMARY: Cal Raleigh has tied the Seattle Mariners’ season home run record set by Ken Griffey Jr. Dominic Canzone hit a career-best three homers as the Mariners routed the Kansas City Royals 12-5 on Tuesday night. Raleigh’s first homer broke the record for a switch-hitter set by Mickey Mantle in 1961. His second tied Griffey’s club mark from 1997. It was Raleigh’s 10th multihomer game this season. Canzone finished 5 for 5 with four RBIs. Logan Gilbert allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings for Seattle. The Mariners have won 10 consecutive games, their longest streak since July 2022. Carter Jensen hit his first two big league homers for KC.
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BBO–Mariners-Raleigh
Raleigh breaks Mantle’s switch-hitter record, ties Griffey’s Mariners record with 55th and 56th HRs
SUMMARY: Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle’s record for home runs by a switch-hitter. Raleigh hit his 55th and 56th homers of the season in consecutive at-bats against the Royals on Tuesday night. He tied the Mariners record set by Ken Griffey Jr. Raleigh hit his 55th homer in the third inning, batting left-handed. He then hit his 56th in the fourth, batting right-handed. Griffey set the Mariners record with 56 homers in 1997. Raleigh received a standing ovation from Mariners fans and applause from Royals fans. This marks Raleigh’s 20th career multi-homer game.
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FBN–Inside The Numbers
Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defy history to make the playoffs?
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs face long odds to make the playoffs after starting the NFL season 0-2. Historically, only about 12% of teams in this position reach the postseason. Despite this, oddsmakers still see the Chiefs as favorites to make the playoffs. Kansas City has won nine straight division titles but now trails the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson has become the NFL’s most efficient passer, surpassing Aaron Rodgers. In other news, Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey made history with his long-range kicks, and the Chicago Bears have had a rough start under new coach Ben Johnson.
WORDS: 1135 – MOVED: 09/17/2025 12:36 a.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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FBN–Bengals-Burrow
Bengals place Burrow on injured reserve, sign Rypien off practice squad to be Browning’s backup
SUMMARY: The Cincinnati Bengals placed quarterback Joe Burrow on injured reserve Tuesday after he suffered a turf toe injury during the first half of Sunday’s 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burrow is expected to be out at least three months because of the injury to his left foot. A timeline for surgery and rehabilitation hasn’t been announced by the team. Jake Browning will take over as Cincinnati’s starting QB beginning with this week’s game at Minnesota. Brett Rypien will be Browning’s backup after he was signed off the practice squad. Mike White and Sean Clifford were added to the practice squad.
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BBO–Yankees-Volpe
Anthony Volpe has 2 hits, RBI in return to Yankees’ lineup after cortisone shot
SUMMARY: Anthony Volpe had two hits and an RBI in his return to the New York Yankees’ starting lineup after cortisone shot in his left shoulder, helping them to a 10-9 win over the Minnesota Twins. Volpe entered in a 2-for21 slide. He is hitting .208 with 19 homers and 71 RBIs in 143 games this season, playing through a small tear in his labrum for more than four months. He had a cortisone shot last week, his second this season, and returned to action as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning of New York’s 7-0 loss Monday.
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BBO–Yankees-Twins
Yankees survive another bullpen meltdown, beat Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting 9-run lead
SUMMARY: David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead. Anthony Volpe had two hits and an RBI in his return to the starting lineup after getting a cortisone shot in his left shoulder, and Trent Grisham hit a three-run homer in the second as every New York starter had a hit and the Yankees built a 10-1 lead by the second. New York leads Houston by 1 1/2 games for the top AL wild card
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FBN–Vikings-Jones
Vikings put RB Aaron Jones on IR with hamstring injury that will sideline him more than a month
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Aaron Jones Sr. on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury. This move requires him to miss at least four games. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is also likely out for multiple weeks with a sprained ankle. The Vikings signed former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder for depth behind Carson Wentz and rookie Max Brosmer. Jordan Mason will be the primary running back with Ty Chandler and Zavier Scott behind him. The Vikings signed Cam Akers to the practice squad for another option after acquiring him separate trades in each of the past two seasons.
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MISSOURI
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BBO–Reds-Cardinals
McGreevy pitches Cardinals to 3-0 win over Reds
SUMMARY: Michael McGreevy pitched seven sharp innings, Thomas Saggese hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0. It was another costly defeat for Cincinnati, which has lost four of five and dropped three games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card. St. Louis remained 4 1/2 games back of the Mets with 10 to play. The Cardinals also need to climb over Arizona and San Francisco. McGreevy allowed three hits and three walks while striking out six. The rookie right-hander threw 91 pitches. A pair of relievers finished the three-hitter, with Riley O’Brien earning his fifth save. Reds starter Andrew Abbott went 4 2/3 innings, giving up three runs and eight hits.
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BBO–Mariners-Royals
Raleigh’s 2 homers ties Griffey’s club record, Canzone belts 3 homers as Seattle wins 10th straight
SUMMARY: Cal Raleigh has tied the Seattle Mariners’ season home run record set by Ken Griffey Jr. Dominic Canzone hit a career-best three homers as the Mariners routed the Kansas City Royals 12-5 on Tuesday night. Raleigh’s first homer broke the record for a switch-hitter set by Mickey Mantle in 1961. His second tied Griffey’s club mark from 1997. It was Raleigh’s 10th multihomer game this season. Canzone finished 5 for 5 with four RBIs. Logan Gilbert allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings for Seattle. The Mariners have won 10 consecutive games, their longest streak since July 2022. Carter Jensen hit his first two big league homers for KC.
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BBO–Mariners-Raleigh
Raleigh breaks Mantle’s switch-hitter record, ties Griffey’s Mariners record with 55th and 56th HRs
SUMMARY: Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle’s record for home runs by a switch-hitter. Raleigh hit his 55th and 56th homers of the season in consecutive at-bats against the Royals on Tuesday night. He tied the Mariners record set by Ken Griffey Jr. Raleigh hit his 55th homer in the third inning, batting left-handed. He then hit his 56th in the fourth, batting right-handed. Griffey set the Mariners record with 56 homers in 1997. Raleigh received a standing ovation from Mariners fans and applause from Royals fans. This marks Raleigh’s 20th career multi-homer game.
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FBN–Inside The Numbers
Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defy history to make the playoffs?
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs face long odds to make the playoffs after starting the NFL season 0-2. Historically, only about 12% of teams in this position reach the postseason. Despite this, oddsmakers still see the Chiefs as favorites to make the playoffs. Kansas City has won nine straight division titles but now trails the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson has become the NFL’s most efficient passer, surpassing Aaron Rodgers. In other news, Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey made history with his long-range kicks, and the Chicago Bears have had a rough start under new coach Ben Johnson.
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BBO–Cardinals Moves
Cardinals place first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day IL with a shoulder strain
SUMMARY: The St. Louis Cardinals have placed first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, ending his season. Contreras left Monday night’s 11-6 loss to Cincinnati in the seventh inning because of tightness in his right biceps. He hit .257 with 20 homers and 80 RBIs in 135 games this season. St. Louis also recalled infielder José Fermín from Triple-A Memphis before its series finale against Cincinnati. The 26-year-old Fermin is batting .298 with a homer and five RBIs in 23 games with the Cardinals this year.
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OKLAHOMA
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SOF–Athletes Unlimited Growth
Athletes Unlimited softball commissioner Ng excited as sport surges, league prepares for expansion
SUMMARY: Kim Ng is excited about the growth of Athletes Unlimited Softball as the league plans to expand in 2026. The league’s commissioner is confident after a successful first year with a traditional team format. The season featured 20 sold-out games across 10 cities, 5.3 million website views, and peak viewership of 347,000 on ESPN. The Talons won the championship in July, and Kayla Kowalik claimed the All-Star Cup in August. Next season, the league will expand to six teams and adopt a city-based model. Ng believes the league is on a promising path, aiming to reach the level of the WNBA and NWSL.
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